The absolute isolation i feel…i work in a treatment facility

Struggling Help
#1

The absolute isolation i feel…i work in a treatment facility as an overnight tech…I literally have no communication with other people…I go to work when everyone is in bed and get off shift when people are getting up for their day…its so depressing

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#2

I feel you. I work graveyard shift in a juvenile detention center. I also work alone. The loneliness kills me.

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#3

It’s literally depressing…and i find myself more and more wanting to drink just to deal with the loneliness

#4

Drinking won’t make it any better. I think you know that. It’s good to voice your feelings though, no matter how dark they are.

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#6

Not yet, im the low man on the totem pole right now

#8

I did graveyards for years at the hospital. It's tough on the social life. I did enjoy grabbing breakfast with people and going for walks when I got off at 0630.

#9

Hey friend, I know I’ve been there! I used to work an early morning shift and it was absolutely boring and killing me softly. What helped me was taking a book to read, drawing, journaling, blogging, keeping my mind active so I will ultimately distract myself from my addict brain that was to immediately run to substances when I’m bored and left to my own devices. Your gonna pull through man! 🫶🏽

#10

Can you find a gym to hit after you get off work? I like the 5 am crew at our gym a lot.

#11

Thanks heather

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#12

I ranch and shoe horses so my body just cant handle gym work too lol

#13

Totally get it. I bet there's a cool group of folks doing something good early morning.